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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Special screening of “And They Made Classics” to be held on 26th December
Mumbai : December 24, 2018
Films Division, Mumbai in association with Ms. Ratnottama Sengupta & WMC is organizing a special screening of the film “And They Made Classics” directed by Ratnottma Sengupta on Wednesday, 26th December, 2018, at 5:30pm. The screening will be at Audi-II Theatre, New NMIC Building, Films Division, Mumbai .
“And They Made Classics...” produced by Dr. Debasis Sengupta, has so far been screened in six international film festivals, in Kolkata, Dhaka, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar and Delhi. This is its first screening in Mumbai - the karma bhoomi of the writer and his filmguru. After screening, Director will interact with the audience.
Screening is open to all and first come, first seated.
Backgraounder-
Nabendu Ghosh shared a unique bonding with his film-guru, Bimal Roy.
In 1951, when the celluloid master went to Bombay to make 'Maa' for Bombay Talkies, he took the Bengali litterateur turned screen writer in his team. And in 1964 the director's last film Bandini, that won a silver trophy at Karlovy Vary, was scripted by screen playwright Nabendu Ghosh. In between they had created such timeless classics as Baap-Beti, Parineeta, Naukri, Biraj-Bahu, Devdas, Yahudi and Sujata.
How did the writer-director duo work? And what made their unique association work? 'And They Made Classics' goes behind the scenes with an interview with Nabendu Ghosh that was taken by Joy Bimal Roy in 2005, as he prepared to make 'Remembering Bimal Roy'. Ratnottama Sengupta revisits the stories in a Centennial Tribute to Nabendu Ghosh .
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Prime Minister's Office
Phone call between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, President of the United Republic of Tanzania
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a phone call today with His Excellency Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, President of the United Republic of Tanzania.
The Prime Minister warmly recalled his July 2016 visit to Dar-es-Salaam and stressed on the importance that India attaches to its traditionally friendly ties with Tanzania. He reiterated India’s commitment to partnering Tanzania in its development journey, as per the aspirations and needs of the Tanzanian government and people.
The Prime Minister thanked President Dr. Magufuli for the assistance provided by the Tanzanian authorities for evacuation of Indian citizens from Tanzania in the wake of COVID-19.
The leaders reviewed the overall bilateral relationship. They expressed satisfaction at the growing development partnership, educational linkages, and trade and investment flows between India and Tanzania, and discussed possibilities of further accelerating these trends.
Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to His Excellency President Magufuli and the people of Tanzania for the forthcoming Presidential and Parliamentary elections in Tanzania later this year.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘4.26% GS 2023’,  ‘5.63% GS 2026’,  ‘6.67% GS 2035’, and  ‘6.67% GS 2050’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘4.26% Government Security, 2023’ for a notified amount of Rs 2,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method  ‘5.63% Government Security, 2026’ for a notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method  ‘6.67% Government Security, 2035’ for a notified amount of Rs 9,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method, and  ‘6.67% Government Security, 2050’ for a notified amount of Rs 7,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore each against one or more security/securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on Friday i.e. October 22, 2021.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on October 22, 2021. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on October 22, 2021  and payment by successful bidders will be on October 25, 2021 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Government removes Debenture Redemption Reserve requirement for Listed Companies, NBFCs and HFCs
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has amended the Companies  Rules by removing Debenture Redemption Reserve requirement for Listed Companies, NCFCs and HFCs.
The decision has been taken in pursuance of the Budget announcements for 2019-20 by Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and the Government’s objectives of providing greater ‘Ease of Doing Business’ to companies in the country, as part of its 100 Days Action Plan.
Through these amendments, the provisions relating to creation of Debenture Redemption Reserve  have been revised with the objective of;
- removing the requirement for creation of a DRR of 25% of the value of outstanding debentures in respect of listed companies, NBFCs registered with RBI and for Housing Finance Companies registered with National Housing Bank  both for public issue as well as private placements;
- Reduction in DRR for unlisted companies from the present level of 25% to 10% of the outstanding debentures.
Hitherto, Listed Companies had to create a DRR for both Public Issue as well as Private Placement of Debentures, while NBFCs & HFCs had to create DRR only when they opted for Public Issue of Debentures. It is aimed at creating a level-playing field between NBFCs, HFCs and listed companies’ on the one hand and also between them and Banking Companies & All India Financial Institutions on the other, which are already exempted from DRR.
The measure has been taken by the Government with a view to reducing the cost of the capital raised by companies through issue of debentures and is expected to significantly deepen the Bond Market.
The rules, while retaining DRR requirement for Unlisted Companies, provide for reduction from a DRR of 25% to a DRR of 10% for such companies, so as to safeguard interests of investors.
Ministry of Finance
Relaxation in electronic filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA/15CB
As per the Income-tax Act, 1961, there is a requirement to furnish Form 15CA/15CB electronically. Presently, taxpayers upload the Form 15CA, along with the Chartered Accountant Certificate in Form 15CB, wherever applicable, on the e-filing portal, before submitting the copy to the authorized dealer for any foreign remittance.
In view of the difficulties reported by taxpayers in electronic filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA/15CB on the portal www.incometax.gov.in, it has been decided that taxpayers can submit the aforesaid Forms in manual format to the authorized dealers till June 30th, 2021. Authorized dealers are advised to accept such Forms till June 30th, 2021 for the purpose of foreign remittances. A facility will be provided on the new e-filing portal to upload these forms at a later date for the purpose of generation of the Document Identification Number.
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Ministry of Textiles
Reservation norms for Jute Packaging Materials for Jute Year 2022-23 under JPM Act, 1987
CCEA approves Reservation norms for mandatory use of jute in foodgrains & sugar packaging for Jute Year 2022-23
Govt. decision a big boost for West Bengal’s jute workers, farmers, mills
Decision to help 40 lakh farm families, 3.7 lakh workers in jute mills & ancillary units
Govt. purchase of Rs 9,000 crore/year of jute for packing ensures guaranteed market for produce of jute farmers, workers
Govt. decision to support domestic jute production in line with Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative
Government of India approved Reservation norms for mandatory use of jute in packaging of rice, wheat and sugar for the Jute Year 2022-23. The Mandatory norms provide for full reservation for packaging of foodgrains and 20% reservation for packaging of sugar in jute bags, which will be a big boost for West Bengal.
The Jute industry occupies an important place in the national economy of India, particularly in West Bengal where nearly 75 jute mills operate and provide livelihood to lakhs of workmen. It will support 40 lakh farm families in the jute sector. The decision will also help the jute sector in Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The reservations norms under JPM Act provide for direct employment to 3.70 lakh workers and protect the interest of approximately 40 lakh farm families in the jute sector. JPM Act, 1987 protects the interest of Jute farmers, workers and persons engaged in jute goods’ production. 75% of the total production of the Jute Industry is Jute Sacking Bags of which 85% is supplied to the Food Corporation of India  and State Procurement Agencies  and remaining is exported/sold directly.
Govt. purchases Jute sacking bags worth approximately Rs. 9,000 Cr. every year for packing of foodgrains. This ensures guaranteed market for the produce of Jute Farmers and Workers.
Average Production of Jute Sacking Bags is about 30 lakhs bales  and Government is committed to ensure complete off-take of the production of jute bags in order to protect the interest of Jute farmers, workers and persons engaged in the Jute Industry.
The reservation norms would further the interest of domestic production of raw jute and jute packaging material in India, thereby, making India self-reliant in consonance with Aatmanirbhar Bharat. It will also help protect the environment because jute is a natural, bio- degradable, renewable & reusable fibre and hence fulfills all sustainability parameters.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Exports of Geographical Indications certified Bhalia wheat from Gujarat begins
In a major boost to wheat exports, the first shipment of Geographical Indication  certified Bhalia variety of wheat was exported today to Kenya and Sri Lanka from Gujarat. The GI certified wheat has high protein content and is sweet in taste. The crop is grown mostly across Bhal region of Gujarat which includes Ahmadabad, Anand, Kheda, Bhavanagar, Surendranagar, Bharuch districts.
The unique characteristic of the wheat variety is that grown in the rainfed condition without irrigation and cultivated in around two lakh hectares of agricultural land in Gujarat.The Bhalia variety of wheat received GI certification in July, 2011. The registered proprietor of GI certification is Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat.
This initiative is expected to give boost wheat exports from India. In 2020-21, the wheat exports from India witnessed a significant growth of 808 % to Rs 4034 crore from Rs 444 crore reported in the previous fiscal. In US dollar terms, the wheat exports rose by 778% to $ 549 million in 2020-21.
India exported substantial quantity of grain to seven new countries - Yemen, Indonesia, Bhutan, Philippines, Iran, Cambodia and Myanmar during 2020-21.
In the previous financial years, only small quantities of wheat were exported to these countries. Wheat exports did not take place to these seven countries in 2018-19 and only 4 metric tonne of grain was exported in 2019-20. The volume of exports of wheat to these countries rose to 1.48 lakh tone in 2020-21.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM addresses Hindustan Times Leadership Summit
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, delivered inaugural address at the 17th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit in New Delhi today.
Prime Minister said that for any society or any country to progress, conversations are important. Conversations lay the foundation for a better future, he added. Prime Minister asserted that Government is working on present challenges and problems with the mantra of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas”.
Enumerating several decisions taken by the government, Prime Minister said abrogation of Article 370 has given a new ray of hope to the people of J&K and Ladakh. Muslim women are now free from the practice of Triple Talaq, he said. He also referred to the decision on unauthorized colonies in Delhi, which has benefited 40 lakh people. Prime Minister said several such decisions were taken for a better tomorrow, for a New India.
Prime Minister said Government is now focusing on districts which are lagging behind in many development indicators of health, sanitation and infrastructure. He said 112 districts are being developed as Aspirational Districts, with a focus on every parameter of development and governance. He added that the Government is undertaking real time monitoring on various parameters,such as malnutrition, access to banking facilities, insurance, electricity and other amenities in these districts. Better future of these 112 districts will ensure better future for the country, he added.
Talking about the Jal Jeevan Mission, Prime Minister said Government is connecting 15 crore households with piped water supply. Prime Minister said Government is committed to making India a $5 trillion economy, and is working as an enabler, facilitator and promoter to achieve this target.
Prime Minister said several economic reforms such as historic Bank Merger, codifying of labour laws, recapitalization of Banks, reduction in corporate tax have been undertaken. He mentioned that India is among the best performers in improving Ease of Doing Business ranking. India has improved 79 ranks over the past 5 years, he noted. He also spoke about special Rs. 25000 crore fund created for funding the stalled housing projects. He said government is also starting Rs.100 lakh crore worth infrastructure projects.
Minister mentioned that India ranks 34th in the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index. He noted that increase in tourism activities leads to creation of job opportunities, particularly for the poor. He spoke about the various initiatives being taken to transform the human resource. Government is working with an outcome based, result oriented approach and focusing on the time bound delivery of work, he added. Minister said, roadmap of the Government is, “Right Intention, Best Technology and Effective Implementation for Better Future of 130 Crore Indians”.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Status of Automated Fitness Test Centres and Scrapping Centres
Government has issued notification GSR 278 dated 08.04.2021 which provides for recognition, regulation and control of Automated Testing Stations. The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has also implemented a scheme for setting up of one model Automated Inspection & Certification Centre for vehicle fitness test in each State/UT. As on date, total 26 Inspection & Certificate centres  have been sanctioned by the Ministry under the scheme. The list of centres is enclosed at annexure 1.
Government has issued notification GSR 190 dated 15.03.2021 which provides for Motor Vehicles  Rules, 2021 for establishment of Registered Vehicles Scrapping Facility .
Government has issued notification GSR 191  dated 15.03.2021 for waiver of registration fee on vehicle registered against submission of Certificate of Vehicle Scrapping. Government has also issued GSR Notification 220  dated 26.03.2021 for concession in motor vehicle taxes for vehicle registered against submission of "Certificate of vehicle scrapping".
Government has issued notification GSR 191  dated 15.03.2021 for revision of registration fee/fitness testing fee/certificate of fitness fee to disincentivize use of old and unfit vehicles.
Government has issued notification GSR 190 dated 15.03.2021 which provides that Registered Vehicles Scrapping Facility  has to dispose auto parts.
ANNEXURE-1
ANNEXURE REGARDING STATUS OF AUTOMATED FITNESS TEST CENTRES AND SCRAPPING CENTRES
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No.
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State/UT
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I&C Centre Location
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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Gambheeram
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2
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Bihar
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Patna
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3
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Chhatisgarh
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Raipur
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4
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Gujrat
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Surat
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5
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Haryana
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Rohtak
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6
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Himachal
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Solan
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7
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Jharkhand
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Dhanbad
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8
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Karnataka
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Bengaluru
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9
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Kerala
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Kochi
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10
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Madhya Pradesh
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Chhindwara
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11
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Maharashtra
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Nasik
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12
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Meghalaya
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Shillong
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13
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Mizoram
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South Himen
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14
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Nagaland
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Dimapur
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15
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Odisha
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Cuttack
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16
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Punjab
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Kapurthala
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17
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Rajasthan
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Railmagra
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18
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Sikkim
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Jalipool
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19
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Telangana
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Nalgonda
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20
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Uttrakhand
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Haridwar,Haldwani
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21
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Uttar Pradesh
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Lucknow
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22
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West Bengal
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Kolkata
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23
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Chandigarh
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Chandigarh
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24
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Delhi
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Jhuljhuli
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25
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Jammu and Kashmir
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Samba
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26
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Puducherry
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Puducherry
This information was given by Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Gadkari emphasises upon improving MSME footprint in 115 aspirational districts
Calls upon industry to come forward with ideas and suggestions for uplifting the economy
Sh Gadkari asks CII to draft road infrastructure insurance scheme replacing need for Bank Guarantee to speed up financial closure thereby project completion
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today addressed India@75 Summit : Mission 2022 organised by the Confederation of Indian Industries. He said, there is urgent need to look towards improving presence of MSME industry in the 115 identified aspirational districts of the country. Their contribution to GDP is presently negligible, but if focused attention is drawn towards them, these can uplift the employment scene in a big way.
The Minister informed that the government is working upon a scheme for inclusion of smallest units under MSME ambit providing for their micro financial requirements. Recently, the MSME umbrella has been expanded and industry with investment value uptoRs 50 crore and turnover uptoRs 250 crore has been covered in the new definition of MSME. Also, the manufacturing and service sectors under MSME have been brought together by giving similar definitions to both.
Shri Gadkari called upon the CII representatives to share ideas and suggestions for improving the overall economic condition of the country. He cited the example of China, where top 10 business categories contributed about 70 per cent to its export bill. He said, by technology upgradation, India can also look for new export avenues in MSME sector. This will help grow a large number of ancillary units, he said.
Shri Gadkari also asked CII to draft a proposal for insurance of roads which will remove requirement of Bank Guarantee. This will speed up financial closure of road projects and in raising finances, thereby faster project completion. He elaborated how road scenario was changing in the country which would further immensely improve with proposed 22 new green expressway projects.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship upholds the spirit of Swachhta Hi Seva campaign with a Cleanliness drive on October 1
In a concerted effort to bolster the nationwide sanitation and cleanliness initiative - ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ 2023 in rural and urban areas, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship  has organised a cleanliness drive under the 'Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta' campaign as part of the special campaign 3.0. Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship  will lead the Shramdaan clean-up drive on October 1st, 2023 at Safdarjung Railway Station and at Commonwealth Park.
Till date, a total of 1053 events have been created in the portal where in shramdaan will be done under the “Ek Ghanta Ek Tareekh” swachhta drive to be held on October 1, 2023, by MSDE Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras , National Skill Development Corporation , RDSEs, NIESBUD, IIE, ITIs, NSTIs in partnership with organisations like RWAs, Railways, Khadi Gram Udyog, NBCC and other urban rural local bodies across 21 states and Union Territories  under the campaign by the department. Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship  will lead the Shramdaan clean-up drive on October 1st, 2023 which will be conducted at the Safdarjung Railway Station and the Commonwealth Games Park in Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi.
Since 15th September, A total of 142 activities involving 4846 participants have contributed with a total of 11,96,962 manhours have contributed to the ‘Swacchta Hi Seva activities under the Special Campaign 3.0 of the government.
Aligned with the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s call to make ‘Garbage free India’ a mass public initiative— Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign aims to instill a sense of social responsibility among the youth towards maintaining cleanliness in their surroundings.
As part of the initiative, a series of activities like rangoli making, poster making, essay writing and cleanliness drive were organized where students participated with enthusiasm and fervour. Further, NSTI students have cleaned 8000 sq. ft area with the vision to augment the ‘Swatch Bharat Abhiyan’ and adds significantly towards a healthier and cleaner environment. In addition, ITI Berhampur, Odisha trainees have collected 30,000 plastic water bottles used in creating a 23ft. height scrap elephant.
Special Service and Features
12 Nos. of Pythons seized by Chennai Air Customs
Based on intelligence, one male passenger, who arrived from Bangkok in flight No. TG 337 on 05.09.2023 was intercepted by the Air Customs Officers. On examination of his baggage, 11 nos. of Ball pythons and I no. of northern white lipped python was found concealed in his checked-in-baggage, resulting in recovery of total 12 nos of pythons, which were seized under the Customs Act. 1962. Further investigation is under progress.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
197.31 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 96,700
Active cases stand at 0.22%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.57%
9,486 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,27,97,092
11,793 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
86.14 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,73,717 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Defence
Launch of IAF Mobile Application ‘MY IAF’
Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, Chief of the Air Staff launched a mobile application ‘MY IAF’ at Air HQs Vayu Bhawan on 24 Aug 20 as a part of Digital India initiative. The application developed in association with Centre for Development of Advanced Computing  provides career related information and details for those desirous of joining the Indian Air Force .
The user friendly format of the app serves as a single digital platform interfacing the users with the details of selection procedure, training curriculum, pay and perks etc for both officers and airmen in the IAF. The application is available in Google Play store for android phones, is linked to IAF social media platforms and games and also provides glimpses into the history and stories of valour in the IAF.
Prime Minister's Office
Surat Diamond Bourse showcases the dynamism and growth of Surat's diamond industry: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has celeberated the world’s largest office building of Surat Diamond Bourse in Surat, Gujarat.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“Surat Diamond Bourse showcases the dynamism and growth of Surat's diamond industry. It is also a testament to India’s entrepreneurial spirit. It will serve as a hub for trade, innovation and collaboration, further boosting our economy and creating employment opportunities.”